option

An option is an available choice. The word "option" is a noun.

• Students at American schools have many options when it comes to choosing classes.
• There are so many food options available at a cafeteria that it can be difficult to make a choice.
• There are so many options.
• Some people can get confused when they are presented with a lot of options.
• You have a lot of options when deciding on a career.
• Your options are limited if you don’t do well in school.
• What are your options if you lose your job?
• You need to consider your options.
• People can become frustrated if their options are limited.
• Doing nothing in the face of danger is not an option.
• Consumers have many options.

The word "optional" is an adjective.

• The English literature class that Boris took was optional. (He didn’t have to take it.)
• Whether or not you include a picture of yourself for your profile is optional.
• School uniforms at a private school are not optional. You must wear the uniform!

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May 30, 2019